What's on Canada Day in the capital

Patrick Boyille and his three-year-old, Peter, seemed already in the festive spirit as they wandered around Parliament Hill Monday, where rehearsals continued on the main stage for Canada Day Tuesday.Julie Oliver / Ottawa Citizen

10 p.m. (approx.): Canada Day Fireworks over the Ottawa River
Best places to watch are Gatineau’s Jacques-Cartier Park, the Canadian Museum of History (former Canadian Museum of Civilization) and Major’s Hill Park.

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Photos: Chris Hadfield featured in Gatineau Airport event

Piloted by his brother, David, retired astronaut Chris Hadfield arrived at Gatineau Airport on Monday, June 30, 2014 in a Second World War P-40 Kittyhawk. The Canadian hero watched as a CF-18 roared above along with Canadian Forces Snowbirds, and later met with kids and fans as part of an event put on by Vintage Wings of Canada.

Piloted by his brother, David, right, retired astronaut Chris Hadfield arrived at Gatineau Airport Monday, June 30, 2014 in a Second World War P-40 Kittyhawk.Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen

Piloted by his brother, David, right, retired astronaut Chris Hadfield arrived at Gatineau Airport Monday, June 30, 2014 in a Second World War P-40 Kittyhawk.Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen

10.51 a.m. Former astronaut Chris Hadfield, centre, walks across the Gatineau airstrip with Captain Adam "Manik" Runger, far right, and others from the CF-18 Demo Team following the fighter jet's arrival at the Vintage Wings of Canada event, held Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Gatineau Airport.Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen

10.59 a.m. Snowbirds fly in formation over Gatineau Airport as part of a Vintage Wings of Canada event on Monday, June 30, 2014, but also in preparation for Canada Day.Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen

A CF -18, piloted by Captain Adam "Manik" Runge, flies low over the Gatineau Airport before landing for a Vintage Wings of Canada event Monday, June 30, 2014.Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen

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